Bücher der Reihe International Social Studies Forum

Aims to provide a comprehensive review and analysis of theory, research, and practice relevant to geo-spatial technologies in social studies education. This work also presents examples of classroom applications of emerging geo-technologies and a discussion of the practical implications for social studies teaching and learning.

Aims to provide a comprehensive review and analysis of theory, research, and practice relevant to geo-spatial technologies in social studies education. This work also presents examples of classroom applications of emerging geo-technologies and a discussion of the practical implications for social studies teaching and learning.

In this collection of 19 articles contributors cover the nature of the relationship between the press and social science, especially in education. Topics include historical perspectives in terms of positive and negative experiences with the media; lessons from the field as they relate to global education, accuracy, and the possibility of controvers

First published in 1988, this book offered a democratic curriculum as an alternative to the persistent back-to-the-basics rhetoric of the '70s and '80s. This curriculum urged attention to democratic practices and curricula in the school if we wanted to improve the quality of citizen participation and strengthen this democracy.

In the first edition of this book published in 1988, Shirley Engle and I offered a broader and more democratic curriculum as an alternative to the persistent back-to-the-basics rhetoric of the '70s and '80s. In the '90s, virtually all subject areas developed curriculum standards, many funded by the federal government.

Explores issues involved with teaching social theory to preservice teachers pursuing degrees through teacher education programs and experienced teachers and administrators pursuing graduate degrees. This work offers advice on missteps to avoid and provides success stories.

Explores issues involved with teaching social theory to preservice teachers pursuing degrees through teacher education programs and experienced teachers and administrators pursuing graduate degrees. This work offers advice on missteps to avoid and provides success stories.

Focuses on the question: what is an "effective" assessment? In this volume, research conducted between university professors and teachers is described, focusing on innovative assessment practices. These practices include role-playing activities depicting historical events; Socratic seminars revolving around public policy issues; and collaborative student projects on a range of social inquiries.

Focuses on the question: what is an "effective" assessment? In this volume, research conducted between university professors and teachers is described, focusing on innovative assessment practices. These practices include role-playing activities depicting historical events; Socratic seminars revolving around public policy issues; and collaborative student projects on a range of social inquiries.